Honestly, I have heard NO rational Pilot "demanding" 400% increase in pay....BUT lagging our JCBA-TA pay at DOS behind the current industry leading hourly wages is everything short of pathetic. I hope that's not a fringed subscription to the "We'll get them next time" mentality. I COMPLETELY understand that the economic climate is fluid in our industry. However, the current industry leading CBA/PWA (a'la DAL) regarding "pay" was just finished/voted this current year, not to mentioned, constructed during the same climate/time as our current TA.

The subpar "lu(/i)mp-dole" that UCH is passing off to BOTH Pilot groups is egregious on all bounds of ridiculous. When looking at the YEAR's of continued/combine concessions regarding work rules-wages-SCOPE (lack there of)-retirement (lacking there of), what we are being "given" in this TA is by no measure close in the loan that the company took out on us. Do we "deserve" 100% retro?? SURE!!! Are we realistic in asking for it when the NMB sitting present.....NO!!! Being given the lump-sum that we are bestowed via this TA miles/years off the mark.

After reading the TA, speaking to my LEC Reps and other committee members, watching the Union produced videos/scare mailings.....It's a confident NO.

Regardless of each Pilot's personal choice......AT LEAST take time to inform yourselves. Be sure to at least VOTE one way or the other before Saturday at 10A.